>Dear Apple Customer,

>The following products shipped on 03/17/2003. Transit time will
>depend upon whether you have chosen standard or premium freight
>options. If your order is shipping standard freight, it should arrive
>within 2 - 5 business days of shipment.

>Product # Product Description Qty Ext Price
>_________________________________________________________________________
>M8793LL/A PBG4 17.0/1GHZ/512/60G/SD/AP/BT-USA 1 3,149.00
> With the following configuration:
>
> Z05M_B_PROC 065-3719 1GHz PowerPC G4
> Z05M_C_MEM 065-3722 512MB DDR RAM - 1 DIMM
> Z05M_D_HD 065-3716 60GB Hard Drive
> Z05M_E_OD 065-3718 Super Drive
> Z05M_F_KIT 065-3713 Country Kit/Airport
> Z05M_G_OS 065-3712 Keyboard/Mac OS
>_________________________________________________________________________
>SHIPPING16 EXPEDITED SHIPPING CHARGE 1 15.00
>_________________________________________________________________________
>
>The above products have been shipped to:
>
> Liam Roy
> 1234 Any Rd
> ANYTOWN, USA

Upon the reciept of this messaage, I leapt for sheer joy. My new PowerBook Pallas Athena is actually in the mail as you read this, her aluminum-encased silicone heart awaiting only my touch to bring her to life. Gir is still somewhat useful, but I'll have to figure out exactly what to do with him.

The weather here reminds me powerfully of life in California, the sounds of a city alive at night transported into the home on a cool breeze. It won't be too long before the heat of the day becomes uncomfortable, so this little in-between time should be treasured.

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY! I am off to get completely sloggered (c'mon, with a name like Liam Roy, what'd ya expect? If you're Irish, it's your duty and your right).